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Filipino Glossary
There are approximately 7000 islands in the Philippine
Archipelago, many of which have their own language and many
having different dialects forming a mixture of two or more
languages. It is therefore important to recognize that this
list, being comprised of terminology from several sources, is
unlikely to consist of one particular language or dialect. The
main content is probably Tagalog / Pilippino / Visayan /
Cebuano.
Ranges
Largo / Larga Mano
Long Range
Medio / Media Corto
Medium Range
Punyo / Corto
Close Range
Striking Methods etc..
Labtek /Labtik
To hit through the target
Wutik / Witik
To rap the target
Dungab
Thrust
Abaniko
Fanning motion
Redondo
Tightening circular strike
Songkiti / Sumkeati
Hooking thrust
Panastas
To slash
Palisut
To scoop
Sanga
Block
Tabon
Cover
Paawas
Parry
Licay
Evade
Hampak
To hit
Ankab
To bite
Pagkusi
To Pinch
Agaw
Disarm
Kunsi
Lock / Submission
Higot
To tie
Hubud
To untie
Lubud
To blend
Sumbrada
Counter for Counter
Entrada
Breaking in / forwards
Retirada
Breaking out / backwards
Amarra
Striking pattern
Florettti
twirling
De Fondo
Static / defensive
Pangamut
Unarmed combat
Panantukan / Panatukan
Filipino Boxing
Sikaran / Panadiakan
Filipino Kicking
Dumog Layong
Filipino Grappling
Arco
Arcing strike
Doble Arco
Double arcing strike
Dos Manos
2 Handed method
Primero
Strike held at target (beginners)
Weapons etc.
Baston / Garote / Olisi
Stick
Doble baston
Double stick
Sinawalli
Double stick etc. in an interweaving pattern
Espada - y - Dagga
Stick / Sword & Dagger
Dagga
Dagger / Knife
Tabak-Toyok
Jointed stick (Nunchaku)
Tjabang
Fork (Sai)
Sibat
Staff
Bangkaw
Spear
Tabak Maliit / Olisi Palad
Pocket stick
Sarong
Scarf / Waistband
Anyo / Sayaw
Form (set pattern)
Bakal / Bukas
Open guard position (forehand)
Serrada
Closed guard position (backhand)
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